Arizona Politics

SNAKEBITE— 5.9.25— Crane On Fire in Congressional Hearing— Gallego's Home Appraiser Bill— Columbia Protests, Much More...

Crane on Fire in Congressional Hearing

Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) held nothing back in condemning USA Fencing Chair Damien Lehfeldt in a recent House Oversight hearing for allowing biological men to compete against female athletes, finishing off with, "Shame on you, bro."

Rep. Crane posted the footage to X (formerly Twitter), saying, "Real men are raised to protect women. It's something we're all taught to do. Clearly, we've failed as a culture when we're allowing biological men to dominate women's sports. Evil triumphs when good men do nothing, and we're seeing the consequences of pushing God away."

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Governor Katie Hobbs: I worked with Governor Brewer to expand Medicaid. She's right. Cutting Medicaid would devastate our economy and strip health care from over 600,000 Arizonans.

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: Those who attack our brave police officers must swiftly be brought to justice. Violence against law enforcement is never OK. My prayers and thoughts are with the Tucson police officer who was brutally assaulted this week. @Tucson_Police

State Senator Jake Hoffman: @AndyBiggs4AZ FOR GOVERNOR GETS “COMPLETE AND TOTAL” ENDORSEMENT FROM @realDonaldTrump

State Senator T.J. Shope: I join my other 1 Billion Catholics in prayer for our new Pope, an American one at that! May our almighty God bless him today, and everyday along with his flock!

Crane Demolishes USA Fencing Chair in Transgender Athlete Hearing, 'Shame on You Bro'— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich

Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill Addressing Home Appraiser Shortage— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has introduced bipartisan legislation to address the nationwide shortage of home appraisers and thereby increase access to affordable housing.

Protestors Take Over Columbia Library, Chant Anti-Semitic Slogans— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— Pro-Palestine protestors recently stormed Columbia University’s Butler Library, disrupting academic activities, chanting anti-Semitic slogans, and defacing library property.

Trump Aides Jump Robson Campaign Ship— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Karrin Taylor Robson's (R) 2026 Arizona gubernatorial campaign has lost three Trump-affiliated advisors just weeks after the President endorsed her primary opponent, Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ), without retracting his endorsement of Robson.

Crane Calls Trump Plan to Pay Illegals $1000 to Self-Deport 'Brilliant'— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) discussed President Donald Trump's plan to pay illegal aliens $1000 each to self-deport in a recent appearance on One America News's Matt Gaetz Show, calling it "brilliant" and touching on Democratic insistence that deported illegals receive "due process."

US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the rescue of five members of Venezuela’s Democratic opposition coalition who had been sheltering in place due to threats from Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime.

Rubio Condemns Cuba for Harboring Terrorists as Canel Visits Russia— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently condemned Cuba for harboring terrorists and criminal fugitives, some of which are wanted by the US.

Crane Demands Answers on China-Cuba Alliance Threatening America— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) demanded answers on the ongoing relationship between China and Cuba in a recent House Homeland Security Committee hearing, asking how it could affect the United States.

Ciscomani Commends Noem for Securing Border, Asks How Congress Can Help— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) spoke with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem about securing the border in a recent House Appropriations hearing, commending her for the job well done so far and discussing how Congress could provide further assistance.

Who is Endorsing Kolodin for Secretary of State?— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative Alexander Kolodin (R-3) is running for Arizona Secretary of State and has built up a strong coalition of supporters in the State House for his election.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

Grayson Bakich

Florida born and raised, Grayson Bakich is a recent recipient of a Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His thesis examined recent trends in political polarization and how this leads into justification of violence.

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